Permitting Specialist, EV Charging (Onsite, Durham)

IONNA; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IONNA, based in Durham, NC, seeks a Permitting Specialist to drive zoning and permit submissions for EV charging projects across the U.S. This role is primarily onsite with some remote flexibility and requires strong vendor coordination and meticulous documentation.

You will work with Deployment Managers and Design Vendors to ensure compliance with codes, brand standards, and technical specs, influencing permitting practices and team growth. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree required.
• Minimum 1 year in development/permitting submitting zoning and building permits.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional submittals for EV charging or related markets.
• Excellent documentation and file management skills.
• Ability to read regulatory requirements and translate to project requirements.
• Process-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with permitting software and online portals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct jurisdictional research across U.S. markets to identify codes and permits.
• Prepare, submit, and track zoning and building permit packages for EV projects.
• Coordinate with Deployment Managers and Design Vendors to ensure compliance.
• Act as primary liaison during AHJ review, manage resubmittals and plan checks.
• Oversee permitting milestones, update dashboards, and escalate delays.
• Process permit issuances and closeout, including renewals and scope changes.

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Salesforce

SiteTracker

Bluebeam

Monday.com

Confluence

Job description

IONNA, based in Durham, NC, seeks a Permitting Specialist to drive zoning and permit submissions for EV charging projects across the U.S. This role is primarily onsite with some remote flexibility and requires strong vendor coordination and meticulous documentation.

You will work with Deployment Managers and Design Vendors to ensure compliance with codes, brand standards, and technical specs, influencing permitting practices and team growth. Travel up to 50% may be required.